Broadway Series

Lafon Arts Center’s Broadway Series

LPO presents Music of John Williams

LPO presents Music of John Williams

Friday, September 19

Take a journey through the unforgettable soundtracks that have defined generations with The Music of John Williams, performed live by your Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. One of the most celebrated composers in film history, John Williams has shaped the emotional landscape of cinema with soaring themes, heroic fanfares, and magical melodies.

This concert features selections from his most iconic scores, including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more. Whether it’s the wonder of dinosaurs coming to life, the adventurous spirit of an archaeologist hero, or the intergalactic struggle between light and dark, Williams’s music has the power to instantly transport audiences into the heart of these beloved stories.

Perfect for families, film fans, and music lovers of all ages, this special performance promises an evening of nostalgia, excitement, and awe. Experience the full power and emotion of these cinematic masterpieces as only a live orchestra can deliver.

Join us for a night of movie magic, where legendary music meets live performance in an unforgettable celebration of storytelling through sound.

CeCe Teneal

CeCe Teneal's Divas of Soul

Saturday, February 28

Take a ride on the “Midnight Train to Georgia” over “River Deep, Mountain High” while award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal delivers you the “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” you deserve in DIVAS OF SOUL, a one-of-a-kind concert event! This spectacular celebration of fifty years of chart-topping music from artists like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more has wowed audiences worldwide, featuring hits from the Disco Era (“Ring My Bell,” “Best of My Love”) to Broadway (“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”) and Pop (“What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “I’m Every Woman”). An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’”) and 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song (“Danger”). She was chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl, and in 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and Mayor Jerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual Cece Teneal Day in Orlando and Orange County respectively to celebrate her twenty years of arts and entertainment contributions. “[CeCe Teneal] forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.” – Presenter, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando FL